#PikeProud - Week of 3-3-25

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Remote Learning Day - Tuesday, March 11th ​ Tuesday, March 11th, is a remote learning day for grades K-12. Students will not come to school. Live instruction will be provided via Microsoft Teams from 8:00 to 11 a.m. Microsoft Teams links and assignments will be posted in Canvas. If you need assistance, please contact your child's school or check out the remote learning guidance on the Pike Parent University page. *NOTE: All schools will begin at 8:00 a.m. regardless of normal start times.* ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to our Pike High School Red Devil Dancers for their incredible showing at last weekend's State Finals. Our team achieved the following: 3rd in the State for AAA Hip Hop Most Improved Team Award Kamille Spence was 1 of 5 recipients of the IHSDTA Scholarship Courtesy of pike.dance on Instagram ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ College Park Elementary recently hosted over 30 members of our wider community, including School Board Members, District Administrators, College Park Church, Kiwanis, the Indianapolis Public Library, and others, to celebrate their 3rd Annual African American Read-In. Every classroom had two to four guests who read books by and about African Americans, for a total of over 80 classroom visits on a single day. More than 40 student leaders worked as hosts to welcome and guide our guests throughout the day. This amazing day was an excellent culmination of Black History Month. This is the 35th year for the National African American Read-In, which is sponsored by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English. Courtesy of Dr. Margaret Boling Mullin ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Two school records were broken at the IHSAA Swimming State Final Prelim last week. Please join us in congratulating Rowan Dazey for breaking the 50 Freestyle record with a time of 21.49 and Liam Garrity, Rowan Dazey, Sam Drlich, and Abe Drlich, for setting a new school record in the 400 Free Relay with a time of 3:16.32. Photos courtesy of Pike High School Athletics ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Students participating in the Next Gen Educator Program visited Central Elementary to teach a lesson to students on self-affirmations. They visited Ms. Neal, Ms. Bales, and Ms. Cole’s class, modeling how to change negative thoughts into positive ones.   The Next Gen Educator Program is an initiative dedicated to building a pipeline of future educators. Students who participate meet once per quarter to discuss aspects of the profession, receive coaching on how to effectively communicate, and deliver a lesson to our younger students. Our goal is to give these students exposure to teaching in the hopes that they may choose education as a career path.  Courtesy of Erin Naylor ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Alumni Excellence ​ At our most recent Board Meeting, Dr. Young recognized Shayla Wallace, a 2011 Pike High School graduate, as an Alumni of Excellence. Please watch the video above to hear Ms. Wallace discuss her professional and educational journey. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike High School Art Exhibit at Robin Run ​ Our Pike High School Art Department partnered with Robin Run Senior Community to present an art exhibit showcasing incredible artwork created by our talented PHS students. The exhibit included computer graphics, paintings, drawings, ceramics, photography, and jewelry, representing various artistic styles and mediums. Courtesy of the PHS Art Department ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ USAI Free Soccer Clinics ​ USAI is hosting free soccer clinics for youth ages 7-14. Upcoming clinics, which are led by USAI's travel coaching staff, will take place at New Augusta Public Academy North on Saturday, March 8th. The clinic for children ages 7-10 will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and the clinic for ages 11-14 will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Guests should enter through Main Gym Door #17. Registration is not required. On Saturday, March 15th, their first clinic will be held at the Avon United Methodist Church Gym (Door #2) during the same timeframes listed above. Their second clinic will take place at Cascade High in the Cadet Center Gym (Door #4). The clinic for children ages 7-10 will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and ages 11-14 will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Red Zone Food Pantry ​ Our Pike Red Zone Food Pantry will hold a distribution on Monday, March 10th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pike Freshman Center.   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike Theatre will proudly present The Aristocats Kids at the Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, on Wednesday, March 12th, at 6:30 p.m. The show is free and no tickets are needed. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excellence in Action ​ The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Jr. Red Devil Cheer Program Registration ​ Registration for the NFL Flag Jr. Red Devil Cheer Program will be open from March 1st to April 1st. The cost is $45. No experience is necessary. It is a lightweight fundamental cheer team, 8 week introductory program where participants will learn cheers, chants, jumps, basic tumbling, and more. They will get a chance to showcase what they've learned during sideline cheer at the NFL Flag Football games on Sundays (April 13th - June 8th). Pike Jr. Red Devils Cheer registration is open from March 1st - June 1st. The cost for the program, which is open to students in grades K-6, is $205. A $50 deposit is required and the season runs from May - March. Register Here ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Eagle Creek Little League Spring Registration ​ Eagle Creek Little League's 2025 Spring Recreational Season Registration is open through March 10th. Registration fees are between $100 and $150 depending on the age of your player, and multi-player discounts will be automatically applied. Tee-Ball for ages 4-6 Baseball divisions for ages 7-12 Softball divisions for ages 7-12  If you are interested, please register as soon as possible at www.eaglecreekll.com to receive additional information about key dates and events. If you have questions or need assistance with the registration process, please contact patrickterry@allstate.com  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Treasures for Education ​ The Pike Township Educational Foundation invites you to its annual Treasures for Education Auction & Gala on March 15th at the beautiful Broadmoor Country Club! Dress Code: Your nicest denim with a touch of sparkle! What to Expect: A night of fun, food, fabulous auction items, and—most importantly—supporting Pike students and teachers. Get your tickets now and join us for an evening to remember! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Friendly Reminder: Moving forward, should school be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have a remote learning day* with live instruction via Teams. *We used our first snow day on Monday, January 6th. We will transition to remote learning with live instruction via Teams for future weather disruptions. Our second flex day will be a backup option if remote learning isn't possible due to unforeseen events. This ensures maximum flexibility in responding to weather challenges.  Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income-Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Mar 07 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 2-17-25

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Lady Red Devils Win Regional Championship ​ After winning their second consecutive Sectional Championship, our Pike High School girls basketball team went on to win their first Regional Championship since 2017, defeating Franklin Central 61-50. They will face Bloomington South in the Semi-State Championship game at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday, February 22nd. The winner of that game will go on to play in the Semi-State finals at 8:00 p.m. The games will take place at Southport High School (Doors 3 & 4). Tickets are $12 and may be purchased online via the links below: AM Session PM Session All-Session ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to Marley Jeffers (First Team), Komari Booker (Honorable Mention), Alonna Divine (Honorable Mention) for the All-County selections! Courtesy of Pike High School Athletics ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Last weekend, our Pike High School Encores and Mystiques participated in the Chesterton Trojan Classic. Our students did a tremendous job, with Encores receiving awards for Best Costume, Best Combo, and 3rd Runner-up in the Small Mixed Division. Mystiques won Best Combo, Best Costumes, Best Choreography, and Grand Champions in the Small Univoice Division. Outstanding Performers were Cannon Johnson (Encores) and Eloni Fitzpatrick (Mystiques). We also had 4 talented soloists, Cristian, Charlotte, Malaya, and Eloni, who gave fantastic performances. Courtesy of Nicole Dolson ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through the Power of Reading ​ This year, Guion Creek Middle School and Guion Creek Elementary School teamed up once again to celebrate the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the countless Black Americans who have shaped our country. Our GCMS students took the lead, selecting meaningful books to read to younger classes, sparking thoughtful discussions, and creating space for powerful questions and personal connections. Principal McKinney shared, "This tradition is more than just a moment—it's a movement of learning, reflection, and unity."  Courtesy of Lloyd McKinney ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excellence in Action ​ The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Above & Beyond Awards ​ The Board had the privilege of honoring four of our incredible educators with the Superintendent's Above & Beyond Award at their recent meeting. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Deer Run Elementary School Principal Raimeka Graham recognized Aigner Hart with her school's Above & Beyond Award. Mrs. Graham shared, "This school year brought exciting growth to our kindergarten team, expanding to five sections, including two new teachers and one team member on maternity leave. During this transition, Ms. Aigner Hart went Above and Beyond, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication. She led grade-level meetings, created a comprehensive Canvas course to support the substitute in our added kindergarten class, and provided invaluable assistance to students who needed extra support in another class while their teacher was out. For yet another teacher, she ensures a student receives their sensory break and thoughtfully prepares materials for the team. Beyond the classroom, Ms. Hart showcases her commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both students and colleagues. Thank you, Ms. Hart, for your hard work, compassion, and leadership. You truly make a difference." ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Mrs. Jennifer Culhan, who serves as the Director of our Exceptional Learners Department, recognized Molly Kelly and Modupe Ositelu for consistently going above and beyond. She stated, "I want to share two brief stories that highlight their extraordinary contributions. Last year, one of our schools received a call from a parent preparing to enroll her son. We learned he had a serious medical condition that limited his mobility, and the full extent of this became clear during their school visit. Our physical therapist, Molly Kelly, immediately stepped up, navigating a complex process involving Riley Hospital, countless after-hours efforts, and extensive collaboration with the family and school staff. Thanks to Mrs. Kelly’s tireless work, this student is not only attending his neighborhood school but he is thriving!  The second story features Modupe Ositelu. Ms. Ositelu firmly believes that in order for mobility to be maintained, students have to be moving. Sounds like a simple concept, however, this can present a challenge at times with some of our students. Modupe encourages the students in a way that they often don’t even realize that she has gotten them to move, making it fun and engaging. Additionally, you will regularly find Ms. Ositelu taking time to work with staff to ensure that they fully understand how to integrate mobility into a student’s regular school day. It truly is awe-inspiring to watch both of these ladies in action! Molly and Modupe, your dedication, compassion, and willingness to go the extra mile make a profound difference in the lives of our students and families. You exemplify the true meaning of the Superintendent’s Above & Beyond Award. Please join me in congratulating both Molly Kelly and Modupe Ositelu on this well-deserved recognition." ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Lincoln Middle School's Principal, Dr. Monte Tapplar, recognized 6th grade Social Studies Teacher Alana Waldrip as his school's Above & Beyond Award recipient. Dr. Tapplar shared, "Ms. Waldrip is a solid educational leader within our school building. She currently serves as one of our grade-level leaders and lead facilitator of our school Equity Council. Ms. Waldrip possesses 3 special attributes that complement her leadership, character, and commitment to excellence at Lincoln Middle School. Ms. Waldrip is consistent. This attribute is reflected in her strong work ethic. She is visible in our building, and she fully engages our students in and outside the classroom setting. Upon entering her classroom, she is always prepared to help kids learn. Even when she is away from the building, she is always prepared to help kids learn. Her students are aware of what they are learning, and they are often exposed to exercises designed to increase engagement. Regardless of the day or situation, she is a reliable resource; and she demonstrates high levels of engagement. She can work through challenging situations while maintaining poise and optimism. Ms. Waldrip is emotionally intelligent. She can read her classroom and staff when presenting information. As a result, she can carry courageous conversations when creating an awareness of equitable instructional practices and social justice. Students grow and connect with her instruction. She builds positive relationships with her clients and makes content relatable and of high interest. She captures students’ strengths and needs due to her desire to genuinely know them and mold them for success. She is a true asset to the overall growth of our students! Ms. Waldrip is dedicated. She is unwavering in her commitment to the work accomplished at Lincoln Middle School. She develops innovative lessons and creates time to support our learners’ unique needs. She pushes herself, at times going beyond the curriculum to engage students. She seeks ways to refine her craft as a professional in the field. She also demonstrates her commitment to education by serving as a model for her peers regarding instructional delivery and leadership. Consistency, emotional intelligence, and dedication are attributes reflected in Ms. Waldrip’s work performance. This award is a testament to the countless lives she has touched and the difference she makes every day. We are blessed to have Ms. Waldrip as a member of our team at Lincoln Middle School!" ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ District Learning & AI Technology Fair ​ Empower your child's education! Join us for an evening of innovation and inspiration where you can: Learn how to best support your child's learning journey in today's tech-driven world. Explore cutting-edge tools and resources that can help your child thrive academically. Gain valuable insights from education experts and discover new ways to foster a love of learning at home. Date: March 4, 2025 Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Pike High School ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Treasures for Education ​ The Pike Township Educational Foundation invites you to its annual Treasures for Education Auction & Gala on March 15th at the beautiful Broadmoor Country Club! Dress Code: Your nicest denim with a touch of sparkle! What to Expect: A night of fun, food, fabulous auction items, and—most importantly—supporting Pike students and teachers. Get your tickets now and join us for an evening to remember! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Friendly Reminder: Moving forward, should school be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have a remote learning day* with live instruction via Teams. *We used our first snow day on Monday, January 6th. We will transition to remote learning with live instruction via Teams for future weather disruptions. Our second flex day will be a backup option if remote learning isn't possible due to unforeseen events. This ensures maximum flexibility in responding to weather challenges.  Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income-Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Feb 21 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 2-10-25

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ All MSD of Pike Township schools & offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th, for Presidents' Day. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Lady Red Devils Back-to-Back Sectional Champions ​ Please join us in congratulating our Pike High School girls basketball team on winning their second consecutive sectional championship. Our Lady Red Devils advanced to the sectional championship by beating Plainfield 64-62, thanks to a shot at the buzzer by Komari Booker. Saturday night, they clinched the sectional championship with a 69-61 win over Avon. They will face Franklin Central in the IHSAA Regional Championship game at 4:00 p.m. this Saturday, February 15th. The game will take place at Decatur Central High School (Door #16). Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike Career & STEM Center hosted its first Middle School Career Fair at Guion Creek Middle School on January 30th. Guion students were given “Amazing Race” clues to determine which of our 22 career pathways to visit. All 22 pathways were represented by our CTE Ambassadors who shared their student experience with the 8th graders while engaging them in a hands-on activity from their program curriculum. By the end, we had approximately 250 Guion Creek 8th graders visit. We provided four raffle prizes for students who visited at least five career programs to learn about the opportunities we offer at the Pike Career and STEM Center.  Pike Career & STEM Center Programs & Pathways: Animal Agriscience, Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Cosmetology & Barbering, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Digital Design, Education Professions, Health Sciences (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Services), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, Human and Social Services, Project Lead the Way (PLTW Biomedical Sciences, PLTW Engineering), Radio and Television, Smart Manufacturing, Software Development, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Underground Utilities Courtesy of Hillary Zortman ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Our Pike High School girls swimming and diving team had an outstanding showing at their sectional competition, celebrating several team and individual highlights. Team IHSAA Swimming & Diving Sectional Runner-up Coach Charles Grace - IHSAA Sectional #13 Coach of the Year Angelina Michael - 50 Freestyle Sectional Champion & State Qualifier; 100 Freestyle Sectional Runner-up Flori Bosslet - 100 Breaststroke Sectional Runner-up Madisyn Crain - 100 Backstroke 3rd Place; 100 Fly 5th Place Emersyn Allen, Madisyn Crain, Flori Bosslet, Kamaile King - 200 Free Relay Sectional Champion & State Qualifier Angelina Michael, Emersyn Allen, Kamaile King, Flori Bosslet - 400 Free Relay Sectional Runner-up Kamaile King - 200 & 500 Freestyle Sectional Champion & State Qualifier Emersyn Allen - 50 Freestyle Sectional Runner-up Madisyn Crain, Flori Bosslet, Angelina Michael, Emersyn Allen - 200 Medley Relay Runner-up Marie Riley - Diving 7th Place Erin Beiter - 200 Individual Medley 7th Place Good luck to our swimmers advancing to the state competition, which will take place at the IU Indy Natatorium at 1 p.m. this Saturday. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ GCES InvestiGATORS Qualify for State ​ The Guion Creek Elementary InvestiGATORS won the Build Award last weekend at the Vex Robotics Competition in Zionsville. The Build Award is given to the team that has built a sturdy robot that can solve the challenge of the game. They also earned a bid to State via their Skills score, which is based on a combination of their solo driving and autonomous program scores. We are so excited to cheer them on at State on March 22nd. Courtesy of Kaitlin Rose ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations ​ The MSD of Pike Township is currently accepting nominations for Pike High School’s Alumni Hall of Fame. In order to be guaranteed consideration this year, please submit your nomination by Wednesday, February 19th. Any nominations received after February 19th will be considered next year. Please find the nomination form and additional information about this program and our candidate criteria by clicking on the link below.   https://phs.pike.k12.in.us/about/pike-high-school-alumni-hall-of-fame ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to Emmanuel Akpadija, who placed 3rd in the Regional Championship and qualified to compete in the Wrestling Semi-State, which will be held at the Evansville Ford Center beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday. Courtesy of Pike High School Athletics ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to junior Marley Jeffers on breaking the single-season rebound record with 299 right now. Brittany Ward, class of 2015, had the record in the 2013-14 Season with 288. Courtesy of Coach Hollins ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Treasures for Education ​ The Pike Township Educational Foundation invites you to its annual Treasures for Education Auction & Gala on March 15th at the beautiful Broadmoor Country Club! Dress Code: Your nicest denim with a touch of sparkle! What to Expect: A night of fun, food, fabulous auction items, and—most importantly—supporting Pike students and teachers. Get your tickets now and join us for an evening to remember! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excellence in Action ​ The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Friendly Reminder: Moving forward, should school be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have a remote learning day* with live instruction via Teams. *We used our first snow day on Monday, January 6th. We will transition to remote learning with live instruction via Teams for future weather disruptions. Our second flex day will be a backup option if remote learning isn't possible due to unforeseen events. This ensures maximum flexibility in responding to weather challenges.  Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income-Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Feb 14 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 2-3-25

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ e-Learning Day for Family-Teacher Conferences ​ Thursday, February 13th, will be an asynchronous (no live instruction) e-Learning Day for our K-12 students due to Family-Teacher Conferences. Assignments will be posted on Canvas for students to complete throughout the day. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Our Pike High School Show Choir will present Pike Music Fest on Saturday, February 8th, in the Pike Performing Arts Center. Tickets will be sold at the door. Main stage performances will begin at 8:00 a.m. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The Indiana University School of Dentistry will offer a free dental clinic for children aged 0-16 on Saturday, February 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Dr. James J. Fritts, DDS Clinical Care Center, 1121 W Michigan St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Services offered will include: dental exams and X-rays, fluoride treatments, cleanings and sealants, and educational activities. No appointment is required. Except for review to ensure compliance of these materials with the policies of the Board of Education of the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township, Marion County, Indiana (the “District”), the views expressed in these materials as well as any programs, activities or events which may be described herein have not been sponsored, endorsed, approved or otherwise reviewed by the District, the Superintendent of the District (the “Superintendent”) or any other personnel of the District (collectively, “Personnel”). Furthermore, the District, the Superintendent and the Personnel are not responsible for the content of these materials, and have NO responsibility for administering or supervising any of the programs, activities or events which may be described herein. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ At our most recent Board Meeting, Dr. Young recognized Dr. Jamel Hill, a 2009 Pike High School graduate, as an Alumni of Excellence. Please watch the video above to hear Dr. Hill share his journey of becoming a medical doctor and how one person’s gift changed his entire path. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Quick & Easy Meals ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ New Augusta North's 7th & 8th grade boys basketball teams are Marion County Runner-ups. In addition, our 7th grade team defeated Belzer to become Conference Runner-up, and our 8th grade team defeated a previously unbeaten Belzer team to become Conference Champions! Courtesy of NAN Athletics ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Last week at Snacks Crossing Elementary School, some of our fifth graders read about how maple syrup is made. Afterward, they had the opportunity to tap some maple trees on the property. The students had to measure the trees to make sure that they were mature enough to tap. They then drilled a small hole into the tree and gently tapped a spout into the tree. Over the next few weeks, they will have to go out and check the buckets to see how much sap has been collected. When the sap comes out of the tree, it is between 95-99 percent water and only 1-5 percent sugar. Mr. Church is going to take the sap home, put it in a pan over a fire, and boil off all of the extra water. To make maple syrup, the sap must be boiled for several hours until enough water evaporates. On average, it takes 40 gallons of sap to produce just one gallon of syrup. Courtesy of Mr. Ben Church ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations ​ The MSD of Pike Township is currently accepting nominations for Pike High School’s Alumni Hall of Fame. In order to be guaranteed consideration this year, please submit your nomination by Wednesday, February 19th. Any nominations received after February 19th will be considered next year. Please find the nomination form and additional information about this program and our candidate criteria by clicking on the link below.   https://phs.pike.k12.in.us/about/pike-high-school-alumni-hall-of-fame ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike Red Zone Food Pantry ​ Our Pike Red Zone Food Pantry will hold a distribution on Monday, February 10th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pike Freshman Center.   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to our New Augusta North 7th & 8th grade girls basketball teams for winning the Zionsville Shootout Championship. Our 7th grade team defeated Zionsville West 28-20 in game one and defeated Franklin Central 23-16 in the championship game. Our 8th grade team defeated Zionsville West 62-10 and went on to win the championship game against Franklin Central by a score of 44-23. Our 7th grade team's record is currently 7-1 and the 8th grade team is 9-0. Courtesy of NAPA Athletics on Instagram ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Are you and your young athlete excited about the sport of football? The Pike Youth Football League is ramping up its engagement and we look forward to supporting the development of student-athletes in the sport of football. Workouts are FREE for kids from kindergarten to 8th grade. February 6th - March 21st, 2025 Every Thursday in February and every Friday in March Grades: K - 8 Times: 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm Location: Pike H.S./Enter Door 11-A Cost: FREE What to wear: Comfortable gym trunks or sweatpants and gym shoes. Participants must pre-register at https://www.pikeyouthathletics.com/winter-football-workouts.cfm ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Free Immunization Clinic ​ A free immunization clinic will be hosted at the Pike Freshman Center Cafeteria, 6801 Zionsville Road, on Thursday, February 13th, from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. You may register in advance or walk in on the day of the clinic. Parent/guardian consent is required for anyone under the age of 18. Please upload or bring the immunization record for the individual being vaccinated. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ All MSD of Pike Township schools & offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th, for Presidents' Day. (Please be reminded that school will be in session on Friday, February 14th, which was previously designated as a Flex Day, due to the snow day we utilized on Monday, January 6th). ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Treasures for Education ​ The Pike Township Educational Foundation invites you to its annual Treasures for Education Auction & Gala on March 15th at the beautiful Broadmoor Country Club! Dress Code: Your nicest denim with a touch of sparkle! What to Expect: A night of fun, food, fabulous auction items, and—most importantly—supporting Pike students and teachers. Get your tickets now and join us for an evening to remember! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excellence in Action ​ The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Friendly Reminder: Moving forward, should school be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have a remote learning day* with live instruction via Teams. *We used our first snow day on Monday, January 6th. We will transition to remote learning with live instruction via Teams for future weather disruptions. Our second flex day will be a backup option if remote learning isn't possible due to unforeseen events. This ensures maximum flexibility in responding to weather challenges.  Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income-Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Feb 07 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 1-27-25

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ e-Learning Day for Family-Teacher Conferences ​ Thursday, February 13th, will be an asynchronous (no live instruction) e-Learning Day for our K-12 students due to Family-Teacher Conferences. Assignments will be posted on Canvas for students to complete throughout the day. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Over the weekend, our Pike Red Devil Dancers earned first place at the Mt. Vernon Dance Invitational. They placed first in Hip Hop, 4th in Jazz, and won a Sportsmanship Award. Photo courtesy of Coach Cierra Barnhart ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Our Pike High School Show Choir will present Cabaret on Saturday, February 1st, at 7:00 p.m. in the Pike Performing Arts Center. Tickets, which are $5, may be purchased online. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Alumni Hall of Fame Nominations ​ The MSD of Pike Township is currently accepting nominations for Pike High School’s Alumni Hall of Fame. In order to be guaranteed consideration this year, please submit your nomination by Wednesday, February 19th. Any nominations received after February 19th will be considered next year. Please find the nomination form and additional information about this program and our candidate criteria by clicking on the link below.   https://phs.pike.k12.in.us/about/pike-high-school-alumni-hall-of-fame ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Please congratulate Desmond Ryle, Nathan Anderson, Brevin Cannon, Emmanuel Akpadija, and Ayomide Dada, the Marion County Invite Wrestling Champions for Pike. Photo courtesy of Pike High School Wrestling ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ New Augusta North invites you to join them as they celebrate “The Mystery in Stories!” The open-house event will be Thursday, February 6th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The night will include story hours, displays of work created by our student authors, book giveaways, raffle prizes, treats, and, of course, a mystery to solve! There is no cost for the event, and there will be activities for all ages. We hope to see you there! Register here. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Please join us in congratulating Ife Adeoba, Dyrese Elliot, Keondre Erving, and Chase Shurn, who were named Indiana Football Coaches Association Region 7 All-Stars.  Graphic courtesy of Coach Brandon Johnson ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Are you and your young athlete excited about the sport of football? The Pike Youth Football League is ramping up its engagement and we look forward to supporting the development of student-athletes in the sport of football. Workouts are FREE for kids from kindergarten to 8th grade. February 6th - March 21st, 2025 Every Thursday in February and Every Friday in March Grades: K - 8 Times: 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm Location: Pike H.S./Enter Door 11-A Cost: FREE What to wear: Comfortable gym trunks or sweatpants and gym shoes. Participants must pre-register at https://www.pikeyouthathletics.com/winter-football-workouts.cfm ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike Red Zone Food Pantry ​ Our Pike Red Zone Food Pantry will hold a distribution on Monday, February 10th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pike Freshman Center.   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ All MSD of Pike Township schools & offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th, for Presidents' Day. (Please be reminded that school will be in session on Friday, February 14th, which was previously designated as a Flex Day, due to the snow day we utilized on Monday, January 6th). ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to Isaiah Hill, who is in the Top 100 of 2027 national rankings from 247Sports. Photo courtesy of Pike High School Athletics ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Free Immunization Clinic ​ A free immunization clinic will be hosted at the Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, on Thursday, February 13th, from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. You may register in advance or walk in on the day of the clinic. Parent/guardian consent is required for anyone under the age of 18. Please upload or bring the immunization record for the individual being vaccinated. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The MSD of Pike Township’s annual Mental Health Fair will take place at Pike High School on Thursday, May 8th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The fair will include a student panel, therapy dogs, and many other great vendors that will provide resources for healthy and positive mental health strategies for the whole family. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Treasures for Education ​ The Pike Township Educational Foundation invites you to its annual Treasures for Education Auction & Gala on March 15th at the beautiful Broadmoor Country Club! Dress Code: Your nicest denim with a touch of sparkle! What to Expect: A night of fun, food, fabulous auction items, and—most importantly—supporting Pike students and teachers. Get your tickets now and join us for an evening to remember! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excellence in Action ​ The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Friendly Reminder: Moving forward, should school be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have a remote learning day* with live instruction via Teams. *We used our first snow day on Monday, January 6th. We will transition to remote learning with live instruction via Teams for future weather disruptions. Our second flex day will be a backup option if remote learning isn't possible due to unforeseen events. This ensures maximum flexibility in responding to weather challenges.  Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income-Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Jan 31 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 1-20-25

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Please join us in congratulating Pierce Collins, Chase Shurn, Dohn Ward, and Logan Young for making Academic All-State! Courtesy of Coach Brevard ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ If you were a PHS assistant coach, player, manager, or cheerleader during Coach Siegel's tenure (1970 - 1995), you are invited to gather in the Pike High School Cafeteria at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24th, to "relive the glory days." Coach Siegel kept 25 years of PHS Basketball videos, clippings, photos, and more. The original game reels/videos, photos, etc., will be available for you to make copies of at your own expense in whatever form you like. The Pike Alumni Association has placed each game on a permanent CD. Afterwards, you are encouraged to stay and join us for the Pike vs. Carmel game, where all coaches, players, managers, and cheerleaders will be introduced prior to the start of the varsity game. (Each coach, player, manager, or cheerleader will receive one complimentary ticket to attend the game). Please RSVP to Ma Booth at mabooth01@gmail.com ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ e-Learning Day for Family-Teacher Conferences ​ Thursday, February 13th, will be an asynchronous (no live instruction) e-Learning Day for our K-12 students due to Family-Teacher Conferences. Assignments will be posted on Canvas for students to complete throughout the day. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ New Augusta North invites you to join them as they celebrate “The Mystery in Stories!” The open-house event will be Thursday, February 6th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The night will include story hours, displays of work created by our student authors, book giveaways, raffle prizes, treats, and, of course, a mystery to solve! There is no cost for the event, and there will be activities for all ages. We hope to see you there! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Our Pike High School Boys Wrestling Team celebrated a 48-34 win over Danville and Senior Night on Tuesday, January 21st. Photo Courtesy of Pike High School Athletics ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Congratulations to the student-athletes we celebrated on Pike High School's Swim & Dive Senior Night on Tuesday, January 21st. Photo courtesy of Pike High School Athletics ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike Red Zone Food Pantry ​ Our Pike Red Zone Food Pantry will hold a distribution on Monday, January 27th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pike Freshman Center.   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Renowned national speaker Robert Jackson, who served as the keynote speaker at our ElevatED summer conference, will be hosting a virtual Empowering Mothers Session on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 7:00pm. This session is designed to inspire and equip mothers with tools for personal and family success. For additional details and to register, please click the link below: www.robertjacksonmotivates.com/empoweredmoms Except for review to ensure compliance of these materials with the policies of the Board of Education of the Metropolitan School District of Pike Township, Marion County, Indiana (the “District”), the views expressed in these materials as well as any programs, activities or events which may be described herein have not been sponsored, endorsed, approved or otherwise reviewed by the District, the Superintendent of the District (the “Superintendent”) or any other personnel of the District (collectively, “Personnel”). Furthermore, the District, the Superintendent and the Personnel are not responsible for the content of these materials, and have NO responsibility for administering or supervising any of the programs, activities or events which may be described herein. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Free Immunization Clinic ​ A free immunization clinic will be hosted at the Pike Performing Arts Center, 6701 Zionsville Road, on Thursday, February 13th, from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m. You may register in advance or walk in on the day of the clinic. Parent/guardian consent is required for anyone under the age of 18. Please upload or bring the immunization record for the individual being vaccinated. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Treasures for Education ​ The Pike Township Educational Foundation invites you to its annual Treasures for Education Auction & Gala on March 15 at the beautiful Broadmoor Country Club! Dress Code: Your nicest denim with a touch of sparkle! What to Expect: A night of fun, food, fabulous auction items, and—most importantly—supporting Pike students and teachers. Get your tickets now and join us for an evening to remember! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excellence in Action ​ The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Friendly Reminder: Moving forward, should school be canceled due to inclement weather, we will have a remote learning day* with live instruction via Teams. *We used our first snow day on Monday, January 6th. We will transition to remote learning with live instruction via Teams for future weather disruptions. Our second flex day will be a backup option if remote learning isn't possible due to unforeseen events. This ensures maximum flexibility in responding to weather challenges.  Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income-Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Jan 24 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 1-13-25

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ All MSD of Pike Township schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Our Lady Red Devils will host Ben Davis this Saturday, January 18th. In addition to enjoying a great game, attendees will have the opportunity to celebrate our seniors, recognize our future Red Devils from Guion Creek Middle School, Lincoln Middle School, and New Augusta North Public Academy, and honor Pike High School Alum and former Oklahoma State and Chicago Sky Basketball Player, Nina Stone. The JV game is scheduled to begin at noon, with tipoff for Varsity at 1:30 p.m. We hope you'll join us to support our student-athletes and celebrate Pike pride, tradition, and excellence. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ PHS Senior Kiwanis Abe Lincoln Scholarship Candidate ​ Congratulations to senior Jazmyn Solis for being selected as a candidate for the Kiwanis Abe Lincoln Scholarship for seniors who overcome tremendous obstacles. Jazmyn excelled in her interview, demonstrating remarkable resilience and poise throughout the process.  The four finalists will be announced at the luncheon in February. Courtesy of Pike High School ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ New Augusta North invites you to join them as they celebrate “The Mystery in Stories”! The open-house event will be Thursday, February 6th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The night will include story hours, displays of work created by our student authors, book giveaways, raffle prizes, treats, and, of course, a mystery to solve! There is no cost for the event, and there will be activities for all ages. We hope to see you there! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Our Pike High School Boys & Girls Swim and Dive Teams placed 3rd in the Marion County Championship held on December 21st, with several individual and relay first, second, and third place finishes. In addition, they received a combined total of individual MIC Championship or Runner-up finishes in 15 events. Finally, our Boys and Girls Swim and Dive Teams finished as conference Runner-up in the team competition of the MIC Championship on January 11th. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Excellence in Action ​ The state officially certified graduation rates for the Class of 2024. Our Pike High School Class of 2024 had a 95.5% non-waiver graduation rate, with 696 students receiving diplomas. They earned 7,432 college credits, 302 career and technical certifications, and $14.1 million in scholarships and academic awards. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Inclement Weather Communication Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Jan 17 2025

Friendly Reminder - Preparation for Inclement Weather

Dear Pike Families, As we enter the winter season, please be prepared for potential school delays and/or closures. Ensure that Chromebooks and computers are charged and ready for use. District messaging about delays or closures will continue to be sent via our usual channels, including ParentSquare, social media, and local news stations. Thank you for staying prepared and safe! Inclement weather guidelines

Friday, Jan 17 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 1-6-25

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Superintendent's Above & Beyond Awards ​ Prior to winter break, the Board had the privilege of recognizing Elisabeth Benedict, Kristin Dahmer, and Lu Hesler with the Superintendent's Above & Beyond Award. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Raykisha Blanden, who serves as the coordinator of our Nathaniel Jones Early Learning Center, recognized Elizabeth Benedict. She shared, "Ms. Benedict is a teacher who embodies what it means to be an educator and a true team player. Her ability to work alongside her colleagues, offering support, encouragement, and a helping hand whenever needed, makes her a gem on our team. She is always willing to lend her expertise, share her ideas, and collaborate on new initiatives, making those around her better in the process. Whether it's in team meetings, planning sessions, or simply offering a kind word, Ms. Benedict is there—patient, thoughtful, and ready to contribute.   Her compassion for her students is truly inspiring. Elisabeth doesn’t just teach her students; she nurtures them. She creates an environment where they feel safe, valued, and encouraged to grow academically and as individuals. Her gentle spirit and unwavering patience ensure that each student feels seen and heard, no matter where they are in their learning journey.   Without being asked she has taken on the role of team lead and has consistently shown incredible leadership, guiding her colleagues with wisdom and a smile of excellence. She sets a high standard for what it means to be a supportive and effective leader. And when the workload gets heavy or a challenge arises, she’s the first to step in, go the extra mile, and make sure no one is left behind.   We are truly lucky to have Elisabeth as part of our team. Her dedication, her kindness, and her relentless commitment to her students and colleagues make her someone we can all be proud of." ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Eagle Creek Elementary School Principal, Pamela Guevara, recognized Kristin Dahmer. She shared, "Our recipient has been at ECES for four years now...She came to us with a plethora of experience...our recipient stood tall as the sole resource teacher, ensuring that every child received the support, encouragement, and tools they needed to thrive. This year, we added two lifeskills classrooms at ECES, increasing our staff by 2 teachers and 6 instructional assistants. This programming was new for us and we had a learning curve. Ms. Dahmer was vital in assisting to decrease that learning curve. She took the new staff under her wings and loaned her instructional assistants to those two classrooms for several months...She took the initiative to host trainings for our new staff members and meet with the teachers to support them in writing IEPs and scheduling and holding case conferences, all while supporting her students. Beyond the classroom, Ms. Dahmer has also been a mentor and an anchor for colleagues, always ready to lend a hand, share expertise, or simply listen, graciously and with a welcoming attitude and spirit." ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Principal Tina Foster recognized Lu Hesler as her school's Above & Beyond recipient. Mrs. Foster shared, "During the absence of our Media Specialist, Mrs. Hesler, our Media Assistant at New Augusta South, has been a beacon of continuity. Her unwavering efforts have ensured that our media services remain uninterrupted, providing our students with the best resources. Mrs. Hesler goes Above and Beyond, whether helping teachers with resources for units of study, running our school news team, or planning for our school community meetings (I could go on). Mrs. Hesler, a Pike graduate and proud Pike parent, has shared her talents with New Augusta South for twenty years. I am honored to nominate her for the prestigious Superintendent’s Above and Beyond Award."   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Wolley Brothers Featured in the Indianapolis Recorder ​ Pike High School Principal, Jeremy Wolley, and his brothers were featured in a recent article in the Indianapolis Recorder for their contributions and service to the community. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike Red Zone Food Pantry ​ Our Pike Red Zone Food Pantry will hold a distribution on Monday, January 13th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pike Freshman Center.   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Inclement Weather Communication Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ All MSD of Pike Township schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Jan 10 2025

#PikeProud - Week of 12-9-24

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Winter Break ​ This year, winter break will take place from Friday, December 20th - Friday, January 3rd. Students' last day of school for the semester will be Thursday, December 19th. School will resume on Monday, January 6th. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Colts Go the Extra Mile ​ The Indianapolis Colts organization has been an amazing partner to our district. In September, they visited Eastbrook Elementary School for their School Uniform Blitz, providing students with uniforms, hygiene kits, water bottles, tote bags, socks, books, and more. Students also had the chance to meet Colts players and cheerleaders. However, amidst the excitement, EES Counselor Chayzee Smith and Kristin Ballard, wife of the Colts' general manager, noticed a second-grader upset because he’d missed meeting his favorite player. Kristin quickly arranged for Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson to sign the student's jersey. Touched by the student's dedication, Richardson added a personal message. When the signed jersey was presented in class, it created a moment of excitement and inspiration for everyone. Mr. Smith shared that the student recorded a special message thanking Anthony Richardson for the signed jersey and his support. "This heartwarming act of kindness from the Colts has truly made a lasting impact...It’s a perfect example of how small gestures can make a world of difference in a child’s life and motivate them to keep striving for their best. I’m so grateful to the Indianapolis Colts, Kristin Ballard, and Ande Sadtler for helping turn disappointment into one of the most memorable moments of his young life." Courtesy of Chayzee Smith  ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike Red Zone Food Pantry ​ Our Pike Red Zone Food Pantry will hold a distribution on Monday, December 16th, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Pike Freshman Center.   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike Well Represented at Butler Jazz Festival ​ Congratulations to Pike High School's Jazz 1 on their tremendous performance at the Butler Jazz Festival, where Sawyer Anderson, Abby Barnett, and Anthony Broaddus received Outstanding Musicianship Awards. Courtesy of Aaron Burkhart ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ PTEF Honor Roll ​ The Pike Township Educational Foundation invites you to honor your favorite educator by putting them on the PTEF Honor Roll. Donate $5 or more and your honoree will receive a small gift and a note with your message. Your donation will benefit the PTEF's grant and scholarship programs. If you would like for the individual you nominate to receive their notification prior to winter break, please submit your nomination before December 18th. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Calling All Pike Band Students Past & Present! ​ Saturday, December 21st, is Pep Band Alumni Night! Dust off that old horn, eat some pizza, and play a doubleheader (girls varsity and boys varsity). Courtesy of Aaron Burkhart ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Robotics is a Pike Family Affair ​ Over Thanksgiving Break, members of our Pike High School RoboDevils Team 1018 helped our Fishback Creek Public Academy robotics teams, Alpha Fish and Beta Fish, prepare for their first VEX Robotics competition of the season. Courtesy of Pike RoboDevils Team 1018 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Pike High School News ​ Students in Pike High School's Publication Class practice their communication and journalism skills by writing stories to keep their school community informed. All of their wonderful work can be found on our PHS website. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Inclement Weather Communication Information regarding weather-related closings or delays will be: Communicated directly via call, text, and email sent to the numbers on file for parents/guardians. Please make sure your contact information is updated in Skyward. Posted on our district's official Facebook & Twitter accounts Posted on our website www.msdpike.org Please visit https://www.pike.k12.in.us/about/inclement-weather-guidelines for additional information, including 2 Hour Delay, School Closure due to Inclement Weather, and Remote Instruction Day schedules. MSD Pike Township respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Under Indiana Code, students will be marked absent and provided with the opportunity to make up missed assignments. If you choose to keep your child home, please contact the school and inform school officials of your determination. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Income Based Assistance ​ Our district currently participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the National School Lunch Program. Breakfasts and lunches are free for ALL students. Students may opt to purchase a la carte items or additional servings for a fee. Families may add money to their child’s lunch account for this purpose at www.myschoolbucks.com.   It is still important for families who receive or are interested in applying for income-based assistance to complete the Household Income Form application for the 2024-2025 school year. Completing the application may enable you to receive benefits such as free internet, Pike swimming discounts, scholarships, grants, and reduced early childhood program fees. Please note, a new application must be completed each school year. ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Application ​ ​ ​ ​ Have a wonderful weekend! ​ ​

Friday, Dec 13 2024